Preschool story times at the Churdan public library will resume Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. There will also be a special story time for children 2 years old or younger at 9 am. The story times are sponsored partially by funds received through Communities 4 Children and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Neighborhood/Community Network mini grants.
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Eks host Patriot Day dinner
More than 60 military veterans, active duty military personnel, firefighters, peace officers, and paramedics/EMTs attended a Patriot Day dinner hosted by the Jefferson Elks lodge Sept. 11. Steve Smith, exalted ruler of the lodge, welcomed guests. Greene County High School vocalists provided the National Anthem.
Read MoreHellen Marshall, 1928 – 2019
Hellen Elaine Morey Marshall passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 13, 2019, at the Edencrest Senior Living facility in Johnston. Hellen (with two l’s) was born to Harry and Hazel (Cox) Morey on Feb. 28, 1928, in West Bend. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers Harvey, Herbert, and Howard and her sister…
Read MoreCommunity Center receives donation of folding chairs
Steve Brown of Brown Funeral Home in Jefferson recently donated 177 metal folding chairs to the Greene County Community Center. The value of the chairs is more than $3,500, according to Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner.
Read MoreAmerican Legion post honors longtime members
The American Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. Post 11 in Jefferson has the distinction of being the 11th post to form in Iowa. In recognition and appreciation of post members, certificates were awarded Sept. 9 to those who have served the post for 10 or more years. One member, Don Ham, has been a member for 67…
Read MoreGunn named Miss Rodeo Iowa
Brittany Gunn of Grand Junction, a social worker at long term care at Greene County Medical Center, won the title of Miss Rodeo Iowa 2020 Sept. 8 in Fort Madison. The pageant took place in conjunction with the Tri-State State Rodeo. Gunn won speech, Miss Congeniality, horsemanship, high written exam, and high ticket sales. She will travel the state of…
Read MoreThis is Nat’l Voter Registration Month
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 24 The Greene County auditor’s office joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging all eligible residents to participate in National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote or making sure their voter information is current. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration…
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